Third Philippic

by Demosthenes, Malcolm Campbell (Editor)

This is part three of a four-unit prose reading course designed for beginners in Greek and other learners wishing to consolidate their reading skills. Particular attention is paid to idiomatic usage (both in Greek and English), word order and the use of particles and particle-combinations, while practical guidance is given on mastering the verbal systems and other features of the language which beginners generally find problematic. The four units may be studied in succession as part of a progressive course, but each unit is sufficiently self-contained to permit the persuit of particular interests.

Genres: Nonfiction

71 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 342

About the author

Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators. He delivered his first judicial speeches at the age of 20, in which he argued effectively to gain from his guardians what was left of his inheritance. For a time, Demosthenes made his living as a professional speech-writer (logographer) and a lawyer, writing speeches for use in private legal suits.

Reviews

[George Nielsen]

Pretty good. Tough Greek, but good grammatical commentary. Could probably use a bit more cultural/historical info, but for an intermediate reader used by a professor in a course, I couldn't ask for much better :)

[Lucia Eriksson]

He makes some points, but damn was this a pain to translate.

[Mina]

An interesting commentary in regards to striking parallels on the decline on societies, comfort and war - unfortunately, after two decades of courtroom dramas, the finer points of actual oratory seem to consistently escape me.

My thanks to TimelessReader1 on Youtube for volunteering to read for the audiobook edition